While Mike won't be going home a winner, these other local chefs and
eateries have had their 15 minutes of fame in our living rooms. Check out these Houston restaurants that have been featured on food television. less

30 seconds was all it took to dash 30-year old Sarah Penrod's hope of small screen stardom. The League City chef was one of four finalists battling for the coveted spot on 'Next Food Network Star,' but she didn't make it due to her so-called "inauthentic" 30-second pitch for her would-be TV series.

30 seconds was all it took to dash 30-year old Sarah Penrod's hope of small screen stardom. The League City chef was one of four finalists battling for the coveted spot on 'Next Food Network Star,' but she ... more

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The Third Ward sweet shop Not Jus' Donuts is the most recent local restaurant to be highlighted on national television after being seen on "Cake Boss" star Buddy Valastro's "Buddy's Bakery Rescue."

The Third Ward sweet shop Not Jus' Donuts is the most recent local restaurant to be highlighted on national television after being seen on "Cake Boss" star Buddy Valastro's "Buddy's Bakery Rescue."

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Take a look at this sign, because you won't see it around much longer. The End Zone is now called Houston Sports Hub, thanks to a makeover by Spike TV's "Bar Rescue."

Take a look at this sign, because you won't see it around much longer. The End Zone is now called Houston Sports Hub, thanks to a makeover by Spike TV's "Bar Rescue."

Take a look at this sign, because you won't see it around much... Photo-6293725.77868 - San Antonio Express-News

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A group shot of Houston Sports Hub (formerly The End Zone) employees. The bar was recently featured on Spike TV's "Bar Rescue."

A group shot of Houston Sports Hub (formerly The End Zone) employees. The bar was recently featured on Spike TV's "Bar Rescue."

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Beaver's Ice House has appeared on Food Network's 'Meat & Potatoes.'

Beaver's Ice House has appeared on Food Network's 'Meat & Potatoes.'

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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Houston’s own Chef Andrew “Drew” Rogers, pastry chef and owner of Drew’s Pastry Place in Northwest Houston, was featured on TLC's 'Bakery Boss.'

Houston’s own Chef Andrew “Drew” Rogers, pastry chef and owner of Drew’s Pastry Place in Northwest Houston, was featured on TLC's 'Bakery Boss.'

The Food Network's Restaurant Impossible remade the Pelican Grill in Seabrook for an upcoming episode of the reality show. The grand reopening was Jan. 11, 2012. A camera crew films diners. Crew remove the tarps that covered the restaurant for two days. less

The Food Network's Restaurant Impossible remade the Pelican Grill in Seabrook for an upcoming episode of the reality show. The grand reopening was Jan. 11, 2012. A camera crew films diners. Crew remove the ... more